Scag

Pronunciation: /skæɡ/

Definitions of scag

noun a slang term for a low-quality, impure form of heroin

Example Sentences

A1 I found a scag on the floor.

A2 The scag was stuck in the carpet.

B1 The scag on the wall needed to be removed.

B2 The scag on the furniture was hard to clean.

C1 The scag on the antique rug was carefully removed by the expert cleaner.

C2 The scag on the expensive tapestry was a sign of neglect.

Examples of scag in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the effects of scag on the human brain.

informal I heard that guy got caught with some scag at the party last night.

slang Stay away from that scag, it's bad news.

figurative The corruption in the government is like a scag poisoning our society.

Grammatical Forms of scag

• past tense: scagged
• plural: scags
• comparative: more scag
• superlative: most scag
• present tense: scags
• future tense: will scag
• perfect tense: have scagged
• continuous tense: is scagging
• singular: scag
• positive degree: scag
• infinitive: to scag
• gerund: scagging
• participle: scagged

Origin and Evolution of scag

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'scag' is believed to have originated as a slang term in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a derogatory term for a promiscuous woman, the meaning of 'scag' has evolved over time to also refer to heroin or other drugs.